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. 2020 Sep 1;173(5):387-389.
doi: 10.7326/M20-2004. Epub 2020 May 8.

Sexual Health in the SARS-CoV-2 Era

Jack L Turban  1 , Alex S Keuroghlian  2 , Kenneth H Mayer  3
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Sexual Health in the SARS-CoV-2 Era

Jack L Turban et al. Ann Intern Med. .

Abstract

Sexual contact carries some risk for exposure to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This commentary provides clinicians with guidance on how to address sexual health and activity with patients in this context.

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